If you operate a very small enterprise in the Grand Est region, you may be eligible for financial support for material investments that enhance compliance and promote job creation. This scheme offers grants up to €5,500, depending on the nature of your investment and its impact on employment. Eligible investments include machinery, tools, and compliance works. Note that applications must be submitted through the local governing body, the CC des Portes de Meuse.

Objectives

The scheme supports investments by very small enterprises that are enhancing their operations to meet standards, expand, and create or sustain jobs within the Inter-municipal Cooperation Body of Portes de Meuse. It aims to bolster local economic activity by facilitating key upgrades and compliance measures.

Beneficiaries

This funding is available to very small enterprises with fewer than 20 employees engaged in various sectors, including:

• Craft activities
• Industrial activities
• Commercial or service activities
• Processing of agricultural raw materials
• Market gardening and horticulture

For vehicle investments, only enterprises with fewer than 10 employees qualify. Exclusions apply to:

• Solely cereal and livestock farming enterprises
• Retail businesses with a sales area exceeding 300 m².

Eligible operations

Eligible investments include:

• Acquisition of tools, machinery, or specific movable assets
• Compliance works carried out by third parties
• Investments in registered vehicles (limited to one vehicle every four years for enterprises with fewer than 10 employees)

Excluded expenses:

• Production equipment financed through financial leasing without a purchase clause
• Routine maintenance and simple replacement works
• Real estate investments linked to investment companies or individuals without a direct connection to the enterprise
• Second-hand equipment without a guarantee of at least one year
• Vehicles under leasing or rental agreements
• Non-utility vehicles (e.g., 4x4s, pickups).

Eligibility conditions

Enterprises must:

• Have a permanent activity in the territory of the Inter-municipal Cooperation Body of Portes de Meuse
• Be up to date with tax and social obligations
• Ensure investments are a minimum of €4,000 excluding VAT and directly related to their development or compliance projects.

Grant amount

Grants are capped at €5,500, with funding rates based on job creation:

• 35% of eligible expenses excluding VAT if the investment creates jobs
• 20% without job creation
• 10% for vehicle investments. This scheme can significantly support your investment plans, enhancing compliance and operational capacity.